WORK LIFE Boredom. Anxiety. Restlessness. If these terms describe your feelings at work, don’t be afraid to make a change, said Amy Gregor, coordinator of career services at Indiana University. “Career change is a natural life progression. Most studies show that the average job seeker will change careers-not just jobs-several times over the course of […]
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WORK LIFE If you’re considering buying presents for people at your workplace, it’s important to know how to do it right: *Be discreet.If you are buying gifts for just a friend or two, consider giving them outside of work so others don’t feel excluded. *Keep it professional.Work-related items, such as a nice pen or a
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WORK LIFE Stretching has many health benefits, including better flexibility and posture. It can help relieve soreness from tense muscles and the effects of sitting for long periods. Stretching may also help you feel more energized and reduce stress. Take a few minutes every day to stretch at your desk. You may find that you
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WORK LIFE You’re feeling under the weather, but you don’t want to miss work. What should you do? In some cases, it may be okay to go to work when you’re not feeling 100 percent. But other times, you should make your wellness a priority. These guidelines can help you decide if you’re well enough
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WELL-BEING Want to be more productive and happier during the workday? Try taking a short break to text a friend, play Angry Birds, or check Facebook on your smartphone, according to Kansas State University research. Allowing employees to take smartphone microbreaks may be a benefit-rather than a disruption-for businesses. Microbreaks are nonworking-related behaviors during working
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WELL-BEING Today’s office workers are expected to multitask regularly, often juggling multiple projects and priorities over the course of a day. Studies have shown that the typical employee in an office environment is interrupted up to 6 times per hour, but how does that impact the finished product? “People don’t realize how disruptive interruptions can
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Burnout isn’t something that happens overnight. It occurs over time from repeated and unresolved frustration or constant pressure to perform or achieve. With burnout, you feel exhausted, worn out, and detached from others. You feel as if you have nothing more to give and simply do not care about anything. Burnout puts
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WORK LIFE Too many drinks combined with poor behavior at an office holiday party could signal the demise of employment for some employees, warned Lynne Richardson, dean of the Ball State University Miller College of Business. She said employees should be on their best behavior and treat the annual holiday office party as an extension
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WORK LIFE No matter what your job, you’re bound to feel overwhelmed sometimes. Whether you have new responsibilities, are worried about a certain project, or just have too much on your plate, it’s normal to feel the pressure occasionally. Though you may not be able to change what’s causing these feelings, you can find ways
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WELL-BEING You’ve heard the saying, “You’re born with two ears, but only one mouth.” According to the Society for Human Resource Management, being a good listener has many advantages at work and at home. You can come up with better ideas, work with others more easily, and connect with people more deeply. So how is
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